Self Heal

Common Name: Self Heal

Latin Name: Prunella vulgaris

Ultimate Height: 50 cm

Flower Colour: Purple

Type: Perennial

Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand, Chalk, Acid, Alkaline, Neutral PH

Flowering times: June-August

History, uses and notes:

Self Heal grows well in most soil types and copes with or without direct sunlight. It makes a great meadow flower and its vibrant violet flowers are a great addition aesthetically and for wildlife. 

As evidenced by its name, Self Heal has historically been thought as a cure for a wide range of ailments.  

Flowering from June to September, Self Heal is on the RHS 'Perfect for Pollinators' list and will certainly help bring #bringthebeesback

Description:

Self Heal is a low-growing, perennial herb with paired, oval leaves and bluish or violet flowers that appear in dense, oblong clusters on the top of its stems. Its purple-tinged seed head remains after flowering.

Self Heal flowering

Here you can see Self Heal’s leaves and flower buds